The software and languages that you'll need to have and know in order to build your site.
HTML REFERENCE What is HTML anyway? HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is computer language that forms the building blocks of the web. Using a number of "tags", you can build web pages, using a variety of formatting methods. The following guides are helpful starts to learning the basics of the language. Amazon: HTML, Graphics, & Design For some people, the best way to learn how to build a site is actually to read a book. An index of books covering the spectrum of web development, including HTML, interface design, web graphics, and much more can be found at Amazon, but also check other online book sellers as well as local stores such as Barnes & Nobles, Borders, etc. as well as your local library. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/ browse/-/3525/ref=br_bx_c_1_0/102-9139911-5943359 HTML: An Interactive Tutorial for Beginners A good beginning guide to HTML, comprising the basics of building and getting your site online. http://www.davesite.com/webstation/html Google: HTML Tutorials for Beginners An index of some of the better HTML tutorials out there on the net. http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Data_Formats W3Schools "The best things in life ARE free." TONS of free tutorials, reference guides, quizzes, and much more on virtually all the languages and technologies out there, highly recommended. For Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced developers. http://www.w3schools.com Webmonkey: The Web Developer's Resource A comprehensive guide to HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Web Safe colors, this friendly guide is a handy reference while building a site. http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/reference World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) The organization that creates the specifications by which the web languages used to create pages and add effects are based upon, the site could be more friendly but does provide the final word on which HTML tags do what. http://www.w3c.org SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Listed here are some of the standard tools that are used in building a web site. Typically, 3 types of tools are used in conjunction with one another: Image Editors (draw and create the graphics that will comprise your site), Web/HTML Editors (build the code and foundations on which your website stands), FTP Clients (sometimes included in the previous, to get the files that make up your site from your computer to the server). Adobe Photoshop (Image Editor/Graphics) The leading image editing program, though expensive ($609), is the standard for creating graphics on the web. http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html Adobe GoLive (Web Editor) An excellent program for creating web sites with WYSIWYG tools as well as extensive source code editing features. http://www.adobe.com/products/golive/main.html Bare Bones Software BBEdit (Web Editor) The best text editor for the Macintosh, for those who want to get right into writing HTML with no frills attached. Color syntax, HTML tag building, and more. Also features FTP functionality allowing you to edit files remotely on your server. http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit Jasc Software Paint Shop Pro (Image Editor/Graphics) A far cheaper alternative to Adobe Photoshop with similar web graphics features. For Windows Only. http://www.jasc.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=001 Macromedia Dreamweaver (Web Editor) An excellent program for creating web sites with WYSIWYG tools as well as extensive source code editing features. http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver Macromedia HomeSite (Web Editor) An excellent program for creating web sites with WYSIWYG tools as well as extensive source code editing features. http://www.macromedia.com/software/homesite Macromedia Flash (Web Animation) The unarguable standard for creating multimedia-enriched websites, as well as animation for regular HTML-based websites. http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash Additional Resources For additional options for HTML/web editors and graphics software, check the following resources for more available software. Cnet Download.com Macintosh Internet Category Cnet Download.com Macintosh Multimedia & Design Category Cnet Download.com Windows Internet Category Cnet Download.com Windows Multimedia & Design Category TuCows Windows Internet Software TuCows Windows Multimedia Software VersionTracker Internet Software for MacOS X VersionTracker Graphics Software for MacOS X *This menu requires Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or higher  For non-IE browser, click here to go back to Development Resources page.
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